TechStuff Week in Tech: AI-Induced Psychosis
May 16, 2025
James D. Walsh, a features writer at New York Magazine’s Intelligencer, joins to discuss the alarming rise of AI-fueled cheating on college campuses. He shares insights into how students are utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT for dishonest purposes, and the ethical challenges this presents. Walsh highlights the pressures facing students and examines the steps educators are taking to combat these issues. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of AI in educational settings, reshaping integrity and learning.
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Outdated Tech in Air Traffic Control
- Air traffic control systems in the US rely on outdated technology, including floppy disks and paper strips.
- These antiquated systems increase risk and stress for controllers managing modern air traffic.
AI Cuts Airline Delays
- British Airways uses AI to reduce flight delays by optimizing operational decisions like cancellations and gate assignments.
- Significant investments in AI have led to marked improvements in their punctuality performance.
AI Reveals Biological Age
- AI can estimate biological age from facial photos, which correlates with health status better than chronological age.
- This tool could aid medical decisions, but raises privacy and ethical concerns if misused by insurers or employers.